Ranec Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Calypsos said: Once a week res change? Having a good look at options, nutes atm. Works for me I went for Growth Technologies Ionic Hydro Grow and Bloom, nice and easy to use as they're a 1 part, but avoid their calmag as it's organic based.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_bhoy Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 On 09/07/2020 at 8:47 PM, kronic420 said: @KCi have a res in the loft no problems at all , coco run to waste plumbed straight into the bathroom waste water pipe this system works so well, dragging water up a loft ladder every day is to much hassle for me. I fill the tank once a week and check the plants once or twice a week a proper lazy mans system and it suits me fine I found the waste pipe in the loft that would be ideal for a run to waste. I got an on suite bathroom put in upstairs in my bedroom when I got my house. Its something that I'll be looking to try after I learn of growing in coco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 Hi again all at 420. Looking to get the ball rolling again with this. Moved houses etc fair while ago and now settled. Build plans still remain the same regarding room inside loft etc, slightly bigger. Power and water supply up there. Will draw air in from room below, im sure this will help keep temps more stable. Just need help ironing out equipment needed if possible please, im in noway rich but would like to buy right first time and the foreseable. Internal footprint will be 2.2m x 1.4m x 2/2.2m. Looking at 4 possibly 6 plants. X2 LEDs Intake fan Extraction fan + Cf Autopot + res(really set on using this system) Heater (winter) X2/3 Smaller fans Can you guys reel of a good mid range level of bits for me to take a look at? I understand ill need a bigger ext fan than intake. Ideally a quiet system. Unsure on x1 or x2 leds, read a few bits regarding this so slightly confused. In very hot weather im hoping i can keep the room below cool to help temps inside groom to stay ideal. Nice1 fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Calypsos said: Hi again all at 420. Looking to get the ball rolling again with this. Moved houses etc fair while ago and now settled. Build plans still remain the same regarding room inside loft etc, slightly bigger. Power and water supply up there. Will draw air in from room below, im sure this will help keep temps more stable. Just need help ironing out equipment needed if possible please, im in noway rich but would like to buy right first time and the foreseable. Internal footprint will be 2.2m x 1.4m x 2/2.2m. Looking at 4 possibly 6 plants. X2 LEDs Intake fan Extraction fan + Cf Autopot + res(really set on using this system) Heater (winter) X2/3 Smaller fans Can you guys reel of a good mid range level of bits for me to take a look at? I understand ill need a bigger ext fan than intake. Ideally a quiet system. Unsure on x1 or x2 leds, read a few bits regarding this so slightly confused. In very hot weather im hoping i can keep the room below cool to help temps inside groom to stay ideal. Nice1 fellas! Sounds good mate look at infinity fans and omega Luna LEDs there good for the price heaters I would get tube heaters not sure with auto pots don't use them also if in loft I look at controlers for everything then your not climbing in and out of attic good luck with it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Baron von greenback said: Sounds good mate look at infinity fans and omega Luna LEDs there good for the price heaters I would get tube heaters not sure with auto pots don't use them also if in loft I look at controlers for everything then your not climbing in and out of attic good luck with it Thanks dude. Is it best to run 2 lights rather than 1 bigger one? Yes been looking at controlers also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von greenback Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, Calypsos said: Thanks dude. Is it best to run 2 lights rather than 1 bigger one? Yes been looking at controlers also I like to run big ones but it depends what you can fit in you want to fill the space as much as you can cause the drop off is quick with LEDs if yours is 2.2 meters long and 1.4 wide you will need 2 big ones like the omega or lumatex Zeus pro 600 watt mate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420Ted Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Two zeus 465w would do or couple of par+465 been reading @Gaijin looks like he's smashed it with them and ac infinity are great 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Hello @Calypsos Almost finished my first grow in a 2.4 x 1.2 space. Have a look at my diary in the link in my signature if you want to have a look. You know you want to The small tent in my diary got chopped last night - it's a 3x3 with a 250w. The big tent with the two PAR+ 480s has a week or so to go. All the best 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Calypsos said: In very hot weather im hoping i can keep the room below cool to help temps inside groom to stay ideal It's the insulation that will be the biggest factor in keeping your loft cool. As already mentioned to cover that width you'll need more than one fixture, I don't believe there is a light on the market that would cover that space. Multiple units are nice to have anyway, whatever type of lighting you run. Just be mindful of how big the bar type lights are, I couldn't fit them in my loft at a useable height so boards were the answer for me. Edited March 29, 2023 by KC missing word 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Badgeley Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 @Calypsos I assume your loft has a hatch? If so, then dangle the inlet ducting out of the hatch. I do this and it is very close to our bedroom door, which we leave open for fresh air and the CO2 we breathe out, is very beneficial for the plants. Saves you putting a hole in the ceiling. Of course it isn't actually stealthy, but if we have visitors, I just pull the ducting up and close the loft door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420Ted Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 As @Larry Badgeley states pulling air from house brings in co2 also think it gives u better climate control as for lights 2 lights I think will be better as u can adjust to different heights if needed and also angle slightly to the pitch of ur roof but another thing to think of is bar vs board them lumateks and all other bar type are big and heavy two of those plus plus filter is alot of weight on ur rafters that's why I mentioned @Gaijin grow them boards are light and far better/easier to move about plus loads are using them on here so u no what ur getting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Cream Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 As kc stated best option for attics is air coming in from the bedroom below is better and if you can get your outtake to deliver outside is your best bet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 11 hours ago, Gaijin said: Hello @Calypsos Almost finished my first grow in a 2.4 x 1.2 space. Have a look at my diary in the link in my signature if you want to have a look. You know you want to The small tent in my diary got chopped last night - it's a 3x3 with a 250w. The big tent with the two PAR+ 480s has a week or so to go. All the best Oh I've had a good read mate, stoked for you - will be taking plenty of pointers from your diary! Do you rate AC infinity extraction? I've been in touch with them recently and they've said you won't be disappointed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 20 hours ago, Baron von greenback said: I like to run big ones but it depends what you can fit in you want to fill the space as much as you can cause the drop off is quick with LEDs if yours is 2.2 meters long and 1.4 wide you will need 2 big ones like the omega or lumatex Zeus pro 600 watt mate 20 hours ago, 420Ted said: Two zeus 465w would do or couple of par+465 been reading @Gaijin looks like he's smashed it with them and ac infinity are great Tidy lads, thanks - Been having a good research today. Found the Zeus 465w for a decent price aswell, the 600w is a little over budget atm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calypsos Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 9 hours ago, KC said: It's the insulation that will be the biggest factor in keeping your loft cool. As already mentioned to cover that width you'll need more than one fixture, I don't believe there is a light on the market that would cover that space. Multiple units are nice to have anyway, whatever type of lighting you run. Just be mindful of how big the bar type lights are, I couldn't fit them in my loft at a useable height so boards were the answer for me. Two units it will have to be by the looks mate, height will be 2m / 2.2m so got plenty of room there. I'm hoping to create a fairly decent groom so insulation will be paramount!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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